This new edition of the Dictionary of World History (formerly published under the Larousse imprint), contains within a single volume comprehensive coverage of the key figures and events of world history. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent world events, this new edition includes even more information on all aspects of history, and boasts an in-depth focus on the period 1000-2000 AD. Together with hundreds of new entries, the book features over 60 short essays covering themes of particular historical interest, essential history before 1000 AD, and concise coverage of the nations of the world in their historical settings. Key topics presented in clear, concise language. Straightforward, easy-to-use A-Z listing of over 7500 entries. 36 specially commissioned maps supplement the text. Over 40 tables and over 25 family trees list the members of important dynasties and monarchies. Cross-references.
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This internationally renowned reference publisher continues its celebrated tradition of excellence into the present day with such informative and authoritative works as the Chambers Crossword Dictionary, Chambers Encyclopedia, Chambers Biographical Dictionary and the all-new Chambers Dictionary of Quotations.
Chambers is based in Edinburgh, as it always has been, and employs editors with a wide range of skills on dictionaries and other titles for a variety of users, including students and teachers of English as a foreign or second language. As well as the core business of publishing dictionaries and thesauruses, Chambers also publishes a range of titles on grammar and usage, single-volume reference titles on science, history, biography and quotations, as well as titles for Scrabble® and crosswords.
Chambers is based in Edinburgh, as it always has been, and employs editors with a wide range of skills on dictionaries and other titles for a variety of users, including students and teachers of English as a foreign or second language. As well as the core business of publishing dictionaries and thesauruses, Chambers also publishes a range of titles on grammar and usage, single-volume reference titles on science, history, biography and quotations, as well as titles for Scrabble® and crosswords.
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Great for Quiz Bowl or any history buff,
By jhill (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chambers Dictionary of World History (Hardcover)
This book is a great reference for any history buff, but is especially adequate for quiz bowl players who want to improve in Social Studies. It provides a wide range of entries (7,500+) that allows a quiz bowl player to learn general information about thousands of topics. The cross-reference system is effective in creating an effective knowledge base. Although the entries are sometimes brief and the alphabetical list leaves related topics separated, it is a great starting point in learning about a history topic for quiz bowl.
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